National School of Public Policy (NSPP)
The National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Lahore, founded on March 15, 2005, under the NSPP Ordinance of 2002, stands as Pakistan’s premier institution for civil service training, research, and development. This distinguished institution, with its notable units—the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) (located in Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Islamabad, and Quetta), the Executive Development Institute (EDI), and the Pakistan Administrative Staff College (PASC)—is a cornerstone in the professional growth of civil servants. NSPP also houses the National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP), a dedicated research wing aimed at becoming a think tank for senior leaders in both the public and private sectors, addressing complex public policy challenges with the depth required by such roles.
Civil servants, from mid-level management to the highest ranks, progress through NSPP’s rigorous, three-tier training programs, which include the 14-week Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC), the 16-week Senior Management Course (SMC), and the 18-week National Management Course (NMC). These programs span from Basic Scale-18 officers to Basic Scale-20, preparing them to meet the challenges of high-level policy-making. The courses utilize advanced methodologies, including comprehensive training modules, public policy simulation exercises, research projects, and intensive policy dialogues conducted by renowned experts from academia and industry. Through this approach, the NSPP equips Pakistan’s civil servants with the skills and insights required for effective governance and leadership.
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National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Peshawar
An Introduction
The National Institutes of Public Administration (NIPA) Peshawar, established in 1985, play a critical role in providing research and training in public policy, supporting the career growth and promotion of civil servants across Pakistan. These comprehensive programs, integral to the professional development of government officials, are meticulously designed to meet evolving public administration and policy-making demands. Through both short- and long-term courses, NIPA equips civil servants with essential skills for effective governance.
The rigorous training at NIPA includes public policy seminars and simulation exercises, culminating in extensive research projects. Annually, more than three hundred research outcomes (related to Public Policy related fields) are generated by senior civil servants as a mandatory component of their training. This research, covering diverse public policy topics, is supervised by experienced faculty and practitioners and undergoes expert review to ensure high quality and practical relevance.
Core Areas of Research and Training for Civil Servants
- Strategic Leadership and Management: Training for high-level decision- making, strategic planning, and leadership.
- Public Administration and Operational Management: Skills in administrative efficiency and service delivery.
- Economic Policy and Financial Management: Expertise in economic analysis, fiscal policy, budgeting, and financial oversight.
- Social Policy and Development: Addressing key social challenges, including health, education, and welfare.
- Public Sector Innovation and Digital Governance: Training in digital tools, e-governance, and innovation strategies.
- Law and Regulatory Frameworks: Insights into legal frameworks guiding public administration.
- International Relations and Diplomacy: Competency in global policy and diplomatic skills.
- Ethics and Integrity in Public Service: Emphasis on transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.
Specialized Modules Offered by NSPP and NIPA
- Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Leadership and Management Essentials
- Public Finance and Budgeting
- Social Policy and Development Challenges
- Ethics and Integrity in Governance
- Public Policy Simulation Exercises
- Strategic Leadership and Crisis Management
- Advanced Public Policy Formulation
- Economic Policy and Financial Analysis
- Regulatory and Legal Frameworks
- Public Policy Simulation Exercises on Sectoral Policy Challenges (e.g., Health, Education, Transport, Finance, Climate Change, disaster management, governance, security, public service delivery, urban planning etc. )
- Intensive Case Studies and Simulations
- High-Level Policy Design and Implementation
- Global Policy Issues and Comparative Governance
- Public Sector Innovation and E-Government
- Advanced Economic Policy and Development Strategies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
Research Projects and Policy Dialogues covers following additional areas:
Additional courses address critical areas such as
Call for Papers:KJPP
The Khyber Journal of Public Policy, an esteemed research publication of the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) under the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Government of Pakistan, invites submissions for upcoming issues. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on public policy, governance, economic development, social policy, and institutional reform. KJPP seeks to foster scholarly dialogue that informs policy frameworks in Pakistan and beyond. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Submit your manuscripts to contribute valuable insights to the field of public policy. For guidelines, visit our website.
Contact
Dr. Muqeem-ul-Islam
Editor, Khyber Journal of Public Policy,
National Institute of Public Administration
PARD Academy Campus University Town Peshawar , Pakistan ,
E-mail : muqeem@nim.gov.pk, muqeemz@gmail.com
Phone : +92 343 50 90 648